# Stash vs NYC Block Check

The clearest difference is update cadence: NYC Block Check at every 4 days against Stash's monthly. NYC Block Check also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 3) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Stash's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and NYC Block Check sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYC Block Check has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Stash ships an update monthly, NYC Block Check every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stash | NYC Block Check |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-instant-notes-plus-journal/id6739010620/reviews)** | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-block-check/id6759576009/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shreyas Parat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783410358) | [Dmytro Polokhalo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873442365) |

## What reviewers say

### Stash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-instant-notes-plus-journal/id6739010620)

Capture fleeting thoughts instantly without creating new documents. Organize notes in a single, connective thread, and interact with them using intuitive gestures like highlighting and crossing off. Enjoy secure note locking with Face ID.

**Highlights:** Instant note capture, Connective note thread, Gesture-based interaction, Face ID note locking, Markdown alternative gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stash Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Stash Premium (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |


### NYC Block Check

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-block-check/id6759576009)

Access real-time New York City data on crime, parking, violations, and local government activity. Explore interactive maps and receive smart notifications about neighborhood changes. Get detailed reports for any address to understand your block better.

**Highlights:** Live NYC map with 9 data layers, Address reports with crime trends and violations, Smart notifications for neighborhood activity, Restaurant grade and school information, Local government and city updates, Export and share reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NYC Intel Pro – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NYC Intel Pro – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stash free?

Stash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NYC Block Check free?

NYC Block Check is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stash or NYC Block Check?

Stash is rated higher. Stash averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NYC Block Check averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Stash or NYC Block Check have ads?

Neither Stash nor NYC Block Check shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stash or NYC Block Check?

Stash ships an update monthly, and NYC Block Check every 4 days. Most recently, Stash was updated on October 11, 2026 and NYC Block Check on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*